{"product_id":"eternal-flame-plant-calathea-crocata","title":"Calathea crocata - Eternal Flame Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDramatic and exotic, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalathea crocata\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEternal Flame Plant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a true tropical beauty. It’s admired not just for its rich, deep green foliage with purple undersides, but also for its stunning, flame-like orange flowers that rise above the leaves on elegant stems. Blooming mostly in late winter or early spring under the right conditions, this striking plant brings colour, movement, and a touch of the rainforest into any indoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalathea crocata\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003ecrocata\u003c\/i\u003e = “saffron-coloured,” referencing the vivid orange blooms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEternal Flame Plant, Saffron Calathea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, where it grows in warm, humid, and shaded environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Will tolerate lower light, but flowering is more likely when placed in bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, but not soggy. Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Use filtered or rainwater if possible, as Calatheas are sensitive to chemicals like fluoride and chlorine in tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRequires \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – ideally above 60%. Use a pebble tray, mist regularly, or place near a humidifier. Dry air can cause browning on the leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, well-draining indoor potting mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e enriched with organic material. A peat-free mix with added perlite or fine bark works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during the growing season with a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser. Stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18–26°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Avoid draughts and protect from temperatures below 16°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYes – \u003ci\u003eCalathea\u003c\/i\u003e species are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-toxic to pets and humans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo encourage flowering, provide consistently bright, indirect light and maintain warm, humid conditions year-round. After flowering, cut back spent blooms to encourage fresh leaf growth. Wipe leaves gently to remove dust and keep them healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"14cm","offer_id":42454755148029,"sku":"5501167192071","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25cm","offer_id":43927856873725,"sku":"1501167192071","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/eternal-flame-plant-calathea-crocata-802993.jpg?v=1684609265","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/eternal-flame-plant-calathea-crocata","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}